Summer Internship

Job Description

About Lazard:

Lazard is a global leader in financial advisory and asset management, boasting a strong community of over 3,000 employees dedicated to fostering learning and growth. They prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship, fostering an entrepreneurial culture where creativity thrives. Lazard Asset Management (LAM) manages investments for a wide range of clients, from individuals to institutions, with a mission to help them invest for a secure future.

Emerging Markets Debt Internship:

The Emerging Markets Debt team at Lazard Asset Management is seeking a highly motivated and academically accomplished student to join them as an intern for the summer of 2025. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical experience in emerging markets fixed income, applying their technical skills in a real-world environment alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing risk management strategies for emerging market fixed income portfolios.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and research to support risk assessment and decision-making.
• Contribute to P&L attributions for the EM Debt team.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Prepare reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic performance with a major in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python, R, VBA) and familiarity with data analysis and quantitative modeling.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative teamwork skills with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Passion for financial markets, particularly in emerging market fixed income, with an understanding of bonds and derivatives valuations.
• Research assistant experience is a plus.

This internship offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the work of a leading financial institution, gain valuable experience in the field of emerging markets debt, and grow professionally within a collaborative and supportive team.